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[–] theonlytruescotsman@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

For profit and for infinitely exponentially increasing profit are two different business types.

[–] cybersin@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There are always exceptions to the rule, but the former usually turns into the latter given enough time.

[–] theonlytruescotsman@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Only if outside investment is involved. You can survive as a business by just doing good business for quite a while.